Nothing resonates more at this time of year than New Year resolutions. A time when we dig deep into our souls and try to convince ourselves that resolutions...
Author - Steve King
Steve King was President and Founder of Community Therapy Dogs Society, a volunteer with Lions Foundation of Canada and a dog trainer.
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Hopes for 2021
Most people will agree that 2020 was an “annus horribilis” in so many respects. However, if you were a dog, maybe 2020 was actually one of the best years ever...
Columnists - Steve King
Twas the night before Xmas
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; I’d gone to my crate at the stroke of nine...
Columnists - Steve King
Christmas Dog Movies
This Christmas season looks like it’s going to be pretty quiet for a lot of people so why not get comfy and binge on some of the best Christmas dog movies...
Columnists - Steve King
Dogs’ jaws
Stating the obvious, jaws are there to crush food into a swallowable size. But have you ever wondered whether a dog’s jaw (or bite) is stronger than a human’s...
Columnists - Steve King
Dogs at Christmas
This year with the pandemic affecting us all, Christmas will likely look different than usual. However, there are certain traditions to be maintained and...
Columnists - Steve King
Learning to be around a dog
If you’ve never had a dog and are about to get one (or more), you are likely feeling both excited (I hope) and, maybe, a little apprehensive. You may have...
Columnists - Steve King
US Presidents and their dogs
As so much attention has been given in the media recently to the presidential election in the US, I thought we should take a look at the various dogs that have...
Columnists - Steve King
Joys of walking your dog
Most people recognize that walking can be very therapeutic but I find that walking with your dog can be so much more. This morning we drove into S.E...
Columnists - Steve King
Bonding with your dog
Merriam-Webster defines bonding as “the formation of a close relationship (as between a mother and child or between a person and an animal) especially through...
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